EP3397029B1 - Combined transmitting and lighting device - Google Patents

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EP3397029B1
EP3397029B1 EP17167757.8A EP17167757A EP3397029B1 EP 3397029 B1 EP3397029 B1 EP 3397029B1 EP 17167757 A EP17167757 A EP 17167757A EP 3397029 B1 EP3397029 B1 EP 3397029B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/04—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
    • F21V23/0442—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches activated by means of a sensor, e.g. motion or photodetectors
    • F21V23/045—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches activated by means of a sensor, e.g. motion or photodetectors the sensor receiving a signal from a remote controller
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B47/00—Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
    • H05B47/10—Controlling the light source
    • H05B47/175—Controlling the light source by remote control
    • H05B47/185—Controlling the light source by remote control via power line carrier transmission
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B47/00—Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
    • H05B47/10—Controlling the light source
    • H05B47/175—Controlling the light source by remote control
    • H05B47/19—Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED
    • F21Y2115/00—Light-generating elements of semiconductor light sources
    • F21Y2115/10—Light-emitting diodes [LED]
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B20/00—Energy efficient lighting technologies, e.g. halogen lamps or gas discharge lamps
    • Y02B20/40—Control techniques providing energy savings, e.g. smart controller or presence detection

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  • the invention relates to a combined transmitting and lighting device in the form of a conventional lamp, for example in the form of a light bulb, which is formed at least in sections by a translucent hollow body.
  • the device has a standardized lamp base, through which a connection to a power grid is provided.
  • a light source in particular an LED, is arranged in the hollow body and is connected to the power grid via the lamp base.
  • the device comprises a PLC module (Powerline Communication) for data transmission via the power grid, the PLC module being at least partially accommodated in the hollow body.
  • the device further comprises a transceiver, in particular a WiFi transceiver, and a controller, the controller being connected to the PLC module and controlling the transceiver.
  • Powerline Communication refers to a technology that uses existing electrical lines in the low-voltage network to set up a local network for data transmission, so that no additional cabling is necessary.
  • Data can be transmitted with a maximum of 1200 Mbit / s at a range of up to 300 m using adapters based on the widespread Homeplug or IEEE 1901 standard.
  • the adapters are inserted into a socket and connected to an end device via a built-in Ethernet interface.
  • a data signal is modulated onto the power line by a transmitter in the network in a high frequency range, usually between 2 MHz and 68 MHz, and demodulated again by a receiving adapter.
  • a transmitter in the network in a high frequency range, usually between 2 MHz and 68 MHz
  • demodulated again by a receiving adapter usually between 2 MHz and 68 MHz
  • the maximum data rate can only be achieved over a few meters.
  • OFDM orthogonal frequency division multiplexing
  • different gradations of data rates similar to IEEE 802.11 WLAN, a dynamic adaptation of the actual data rate to the available transmission quality is achieved.
  • a light-emitting diode is a light-emitting semiconductor component whose electrical properties correspond to a diode. If electrical current flows through the diode in the forward direction, the LED emits light with a wavelength that depends on the semiconductor material and the doping. LEDs are generally seen as the future of lighting in living and business spaces, with very low power consumption being achieved with relatively free design of colors and shapes (compare OLED). The disadvantages of previous energy-saving lamps are largely eliminated by LEDs.
  • WLAN IEEE 802.11
  • IEEE 802.11 is known to be a wireless, widespread technology for data transmission in the home.
  • 802.11 ac and 802.11 ad data transmission rates of several Gbit / s are achieved, with the transmission layer accessing Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) and OFDM.
  • MIMO Multiple Input Multiple Output
  • a combination of PLC and WLAN is typically used as a WLAN repeater in the home.
  • the power line is used to forward data packets, whereby a PLC module is either integrated into a router (e.g. FritzBox) or connected separately via an Ethernet cable (e.g. Devolo).
  • the WiFi repeater is configured manually or semi-automatically to the same SSID that the home router broadcasts. This increases the density of WLAN access points (WLAN AP) and areas with poor coverage can be illuminated.
  • WPA2 with pre-shared keys (PSK) which does not require any communication in the control layer between the home router and the WLAN repeater.
  • the CN 203537606 U describes a lamp that includes a WiFi transceiver, an LED, a controller and a PLC link. It is taught here that the controller is connected to the WiFi transceiver and the LED via the PLC connection. A power supply is provided by means of the lamp cap. It is taught that a user controls the lamp, in particular for the purpose of brightness regulation, with his smartphone, in that the user sends data via WiFi to the WiFi transceiver of the lamp. This data is forwarded from the WiFi transceiver via the PLC connection to the controller, which evaluates it and then controls the LED via the PLC connection so that the LED lights up or turns on or off depending on the user's preference . Disadvantageously, this document only describes a type of remote access by the user to the lamp. In the The document does not describe how the WiFi transceiver can be used to create an interactive connection to the Internet or a local network for the user.
  • connection base shows a lamp with a connection base, the connection base forming a contacting unit for mains connection and the following components being arranged in the interior of the lamp: i) a power supply unit / converter for the energy supply of a lamp, preferably LED lamp, and for the energy supply of the electrical / electronic Components of the lamp, ii) a camera, iii) a processor and storage unit for the control of the electrical / electronic components of the lamp as well as for the evaluation / processing of supplied signals and for their storage.
  • the US 2012/163828 A1 describes in this context a device with a galvanic connector which is configured to establish a connection with a corresponding galvanic connector in a lamp; a network interface configured to operate as a node in a data communications network; and a communication interface for enabling communication between an environment adjacent to the luminaire and the data communication network.
  • the US 2009/310577 A1 in this connection describes a wireless LAN system having a wireless LAN client terminal and a wireless LAN access point that performs wireless communication with the wireless LAN client terminal to connect and connect to the wireless LAN client terminal connect to an external network with the WLAN access point connected to a lighting device.
  • the core idea implemented in the device according to the invention is that the PLC module forms a data-conducting connection via the power grid to a local network, whereby the transceiver provides a wireless local area network access point functionality (WLAN AP functionality).
  • WLAN AP functionality wireless local area network access point functionality
  • the communication of the device according to the invention is realized via the power grid by means of the PLC module, a restriction due to WLAN meshing (effective halving of the available bandwidth by sending and receiving on the same frequency) is avoided, so that fast and comprehensive internet coverage of the household is provided becomes.
  • the number of LEDs in the device can be changed, so that integration of a plurality of LEDs can also be provided.
  • the standardized lamp bases include at least the common types E14, E27, G4, GU4, GU5.3 or GU10, but also future standardized lamp bases.
  • the hollow body consists at least in sections of a glass or glass-like material and is permeable to visible light.
  • WLAN technology is transmitted at wavelengths that are typically greater than 1 cm; there is no need for a "line of sight" connection between the WLAN transceiver and a terminal, in particular a smartphone, a notebook or another WLAN transceiver.
  • a switch is provided in the hollow body for switching the device on and off so that the WLAN transceiver and the LED component (s) do not consume energy continuously and can be switched on and off as required. There is no need to provide a switch that interrupts the entire power supply for the device, since at least the controller component should always be supplied in order to enable an automatic switch-on and switch-off process.
  • the switch can preferably be triggered by the controller and provides the functionality of a dimmer.
  • the controller controls the flow of current to the LED so that it lights up in different brightness levels.
  • the switch can be controlled by the controller, so that the corresponding commands are sent to the controller by the user via a home network via the power grid or via the wireless WiFi connection.
  • the controller enables the WiFi functionality and the LED to be switched on or off independently of one another. can be switched off.
  • the device can therefore be set in different operating modes. In a first operating mode, both the WiFi functionality and the LED are switched off. In a second operating mode, only the LED is switched on. In a third operating mode, only the WiFi functionality is switched on. In a fourth operating mode, both the WiFi functionality and the LED are switched on.
  • the switch controls the on or Switching off the device by means of the controller depending on the time of day. Under these conditions, the user can, for example by means of suitable software, determine when the LED should light up or when the WLAN functionality is active. Both are typically disabled at bedtime.
  • the light source and / or the transceiver can optionally be switched on and off by means of the switch. This enables the user to choose one of the previously described operating modes of his choice.
  • the switch can preferably be controlled via the PLC module. This enables commands to be transmitted to the switch by the user both via the power grid and via the WiFi transceiver.
  • the inventive device described above is used in exterior facade lighting, in particular in house number lighting.
  • the user can use a mobile device to exchange data with his home network when he approaches his house from outside.
  • This aspect also includes the approach to other building units that provide an internal network. This can be used, for example, to authenticate the user, so that, for example, a process in a house can be triggered that automatically opens the door for a resident when he approaches the door.
  • a system which comprises a plurality of the above-described devices according to the invention, the devices being connected by a network to a central mobility and address management system and a virtual WLAN access point in the form of hot spots is trained.
  • Fig. 1 gives an overview of the relevant technical areas in whose intersection area 8 the transmission and lighting device 10 is to be located:
  • the intersection area 8 of the transmission and lighting device 10 is in the area of the overlap of the PLC technology 2, the LED technology 4 and the WLAN Technology 6 shown.
  • the transmission and lighting device 10 links these technical areas in such a way that it provides a user or a resident with a lightbulb-like transmission and lighting device 10 with which he can easily use an existing electrical household installation to provide rooms with WLAN radio and light at the same time to illuminate.
  • Fig. 2 shows a schematic view of the transmission and lighting device 10 in the form of a cross section through the transmission and lighting device 10.
  • An outer shape of the transmission and lighting device 10 is formed by a light bulb-like hollow body 12 and a lamp base.
  • the hollow body 12 is shown in an elongated shape, in the manner of a 230V retrofit lamp, although this should not be seen as a limitation, since the invention is largely independent with regard to the external shape, as long as necessary components can be received in the hollow body 12.
  • the lamp base 14 is connected to one end of the hollow body 12. By means of the lamp base 14, a connection to a power supply is established when the user turns the transmitting and lighting device 10 into a lamp socket provided for this purpose.
  • an interface 16 for the power supply and the PLC module 18 is provided in the area of the lamp base 14.
  • the PLC module 18 is connected to a controller 20, in particular a CPU controller 20.
  • the CPU controller 20 is networked via a first connection 27 at a node 25 both with a switch 24 and with an LED 22 and via another connection 29 with a WiFi transceiver 26.
  • the WiFi transceiver 26 comprises a WiFi control module 28 and a WiFi antenna 30.
  • Fig. 3 shows a use of the transmission and lighting device 10 on an outer facade 40 of a building unit 42, wherein the transmission and Lighting device 10 is introduced into a socket of a house number lighting.
  • Fig. 4 shows a multiplicity of transmitting and lighting devices 10, which are connected to a central mobility and address management 44 by means of a PLC network 42.
  • the invention now works as follows: It often happens that the WLAN coverage in a building is inadequate because, for example, walls and / or greater distances cause the radio waves to be weakened.
  • the range of WLAN networks can be increased, both in the home and in public buildings, by installing WLAN repeaters or WLAN access points, for example. Additional devices are installed in the rooms in addition to the existing electrical installation. Typically, the electrical installation of these rooms includes lamp sockets that are connected to the mains to turn on lamps that illuminate the rooms.
  • the transmitting and lighting device 10 enables simultaneous illumination of rooms with the functionality of a lamp and with the functionality of a WLAN access point without the installation of further devices.
  • Data in particular data from a home network, are modulated onto the existing power network by means of PLC technology. These data are transmitted by means of the lamp base 14 of the transmitting and lighting device 10 (see Fig. 2 ) via the interface 16 to the PLC module.
  • the PLC module demodulates the data sent with the current to the extent that the controller 20 can process this data.
  • a power supply for the individual components of the transmitting and lighting device 10 is provided via the interface 16. If the switch 14 is closed, the LED 22 is supplied with power and illuminates a room in the manner of a conventional lamp.
  • the controller 20 controls the WiFi transceiver 26.
  • the WiFi control module 28 controls the WiFi antenna 30 and illuminates the room with a WiFi network.
  • the user can now use a notebook, a smartphone or another terminal device capable of wireless communication via this generated WLAN network to establish a connection to his home network and both data Receive from the Internet as well as send data to the Internet.
  • the WLAN network complies with the 802.11ac and 802.11 ad standards. These achieve data transmission rates of several Gbit / s, with the transmission layer accessing Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) and OFDM.
  • MIMO Multiple Input Multiple Output
  • Access to the home network by means of the WiFi transceiver 26 is authenticated / authorized via WPA-EAP.
  • the transmitting and lighting device 10 designed as WLAN access requires an uplink, possibly with access to the intranet or Internet.
  • a PLC line is used for this, at a suitable point a data signal is then derived from a LAN switch through which the uplink takes place.
  • the control of the LED 22 by the controller 20 for the circuit 25 is dependent on the brightness or the time of day or is spontaneous.
  • the LED 22 is controlled centrally, for example by a timer.
  • the LED 22 and the WiFi transceiver 26 can be controlled either together or individually by the controller 20.
  • the invention has been described above in connection with a home network in an apartment. It goes without saying that the area of application is not limited to a home network, but can also be used for company networks or public networks and the correspondingly assigned buildings.
  • the system is in accordance with Fig. 4 provided, wherein a plurality of the transmitting and lighting devices 10 are installed, which are screwed into the corresponding lamp sockets, for example in different rooms.
  • the transmission and lighting devices 10 in Fig. 4 are connected via the PLC network 42 to the mobility address management 44, which controls and ensures the transfer of the radio signals to the corresponding transmission and lighting devices 10.
  • the use of the transmitting and lighting device 10 on the outer facade 40 of the building unit 42 according to FIG Fig. 3 works like this: Using PLC technology, the socket for the house number lighting is connected to the home network and thus to the Internet. By sending and Lighting device 10 is introduced into the socket of the house number lighting, the mobile terminal of the user makes contact with the home network when the user approaches the building unit 42. Corresponding information of the mobile terminal device is stored in the home network, so that authentication takes place and the LED 22 automatically starts to light up when the user approaches a house door, and thus the house number lighting.
  • a process can be triggered via a control unit in the home network which automatically opens the front door so that the user does not have to use a conventional front door key.
  • the principle of automatic door opening when approaching is known from the automotive sector.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine kombinierte Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung in der Form einer herkömmlichen Lampe, beispielsweise in der Form einer Glühbirne, die zumindest abschnittsweise durch einen lichtdurchlässigen Hohlkörper ausgebildet ist. An einem Ende weist die Vorrichtung einen standardisierten Lampensockel auf, durch den eine Verbindung mit einem Stromnetz bereitgestellt ist. Im Hohlkörper ist ein Leuchtmittel, insbesondere eine LED, angeordnet und über den Lampensockel mit dem Stromnetz verbunden. Zudem umfasst die Vorrichtung ein PLC-Modul (Powerline Communication) zur Datenübertragung über das Stromnetz, wobei das PLC-Modul zumindest teilweise in den Hohlkörper aufgenommen ist. Ferner umfasst die Vorrichtung einen Transceiver, insbesondere einen WiFi-Transceiver, und einen Controller, wobei der Controller mit dem PLC-Modul verbunden ist und den Transceiver steuert.The invention relates to a combined transmitting and lighting device in the form of a conventional lamp, for example in the form of a light bulb, which is formed at least in sections by a translucent hollow body. At one end, the device has a standardized lamp base, through which a connection to a power grid is provided. A light source, in particular an LED, is arranged in the hollow body and is connected to the power grid via the lamp base. In addition, the device comprises a PLC module (Powerline Communication) for data transmission via the power grid, the PLC module being at least partially accommodated in the hollow body. The device further comprises a transceiver, in particular a WiFi transceiver, and a controller, the controller being connected to the PLC module and controlling the transceiver.

Powerline Communication (PLC) bezeichnet eine Technik, die vorhandene elektrische Leitungen im Niederspannungsnetz zum Aufbau eines lokalen Netzwerks zur Datenübertragung nutzt, sodass keine zusätzliche Verkabelung notwendig ist. Über Adapter nach dem weitverbreiteten Homeplug- bzw. IEEE-1901-Standard, lassen sich Daten mit maximal 1200 Mbit/s bei einer Reichweite von bis zu 300 m übertragen. Die Adapter werden in eine Steckdose eingebracht und über eine eingebaute Ethernet-Schnittstelle mit einem Endgerät verbunden.Powerline Communication (PLC) refers to a technology that uses existing electrical lines in the low-voltage network to set up a local network for data transmission, so that no additional cabling is necessary. Data can be transmitted with a maximum of 1200 Mbit / s at a range of up to 300 m using adapters based on the widespread Homeplug or IEEE 1901 standard. The adapters are inserted into a socket and connected to an end device via a built-in Ethernet interface.

Ein Datensignal wird hierbei von einem Sender im Netzwerk in einem Hochfrequenzbereich, in der Regel zwischen 2 MHz und 68 MHz, auf die Stromleitung moduliert und von einem empfangenden Adapter wieder demoduliert. Die maximale Datenrate lässt sich jedoch nur über wenige Meter erreichen. Durch eine Nutzung von Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM) und verschiedenen Abstufungen von Datenraten wird aber, ähnlich wie IEEE 802.11 WLAN, eine dynamische Anpassung der tatsächlichen Datenrate an die jeweils verfügbare Übertragungsqualität erreicht.A data signal is modulated onto the power line by a transmitter in the network in a high frequency range, usually between 2 MHz and 68 MHz, and demodulated again by a receiving adapter. However, the maximum data rate can only be achieved over a few meters. By using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) and different gradations of data rates, however, similar to IEEE 802.11 WLAN, a dynamic adaptation of the actual data rate to the available transmission quality is achieved.

Bekanntermaßen ist eine Leuchtdiode (LED) ein lichtemittierendes HalbleiterBauelement, dessen elektrische Eigenschaften einer Diode entsprechen. Fließt durch die Diode elektrischer Strom in Durchlassrichtung, so strahlt die LED Licht mit einer vom Halbleitermaterial und der Dotierung abhängigen Wellenlänge ab. LEDs werden allgemein als die Zukunft der Beleuchtung in Wohn- und Geschäftsräumen angesehen, wobei ein sehr geringer Stromverbrauch mit relativ freier gestaltbar von Farben und Formen (vergleiche OLED) erreicht wird. Nachteile bisheriger Stromsparlampen werden durch LEDs weitgehend eliminiert.As is well known, a light-emitting diode (LED) is a light-emitting semiconductor component whose electrical properties correspond to a diode. If electrical current flows through the diode in the forward direction, the LED emits light with a wavelength that depends on the semiconductor material and the doping. LEDs are generally seen as the future of lighting in living and business spaces, with very low power consumption being achieved with relatively free design of colors and shapes (compare OLED). The disadvantages of previous energy-saving lamps are largely eliminated by LEDs.

WLAN (IEEE 802.11) ist bekanntermaßen eine kabellose, weitverbreitete Technologie zur Datenübertragung im Heimbereich. Entsprechend der Standards 802.11 ac und 802.11 ad werden Datenübertragungsraten von mehreren Gbit/s erreicht, wobei die Übertragungsschicht auf Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) und OFDM zugreift.WLAN (IEEE 802.11) is known to be a wireless, widespread technology for data transmission in the home. According to the standards 802.11 ac and 802.11 ad, data transmission rates of several Gbit / s are achieved, with the transmission layer accessing Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) and OFDM.

Eine Kombination aus PLC und WLAN wird im Heimbereich typischerweise als WLAN-Repeater verwendet. Hierbei wird die Stromleitung zur Weiterleitung von Datenpaketen genutzt, wobei ein PLC-Modul in einen Router entweder integriert (z.B. FritzBox) oder separat über ein Ethernet-Kabel (z.B. Devolo) angeschlossen ist. Der WLAN-Repeater wird manuell oder halbautomatisch auf dieselbe SSID konfiguriert, die auch der Heimrouter abstrahlt. Dadurch wird die Dichte der WLAN-Access Points (WLAN-AP) erhöht und Bereiche mit schwacher Abdeckung können ausgeleuchtet werden. Im Heimbereich findet typischerweise keine zentrale Steuerung der Sendefrequenz statt, und der Zugang zum Netz wird durch WPA2 mit pre-shared keys (PSK) gewährleistet, was keine Kommunikation in der Steuerungsschicht zwischen Heimrouter und WLAN-Repeater notwendig macht.A combination of PLC and WLAN is typically used as a WLAN repeater in the home. The power line is used to forward data packets, whereby a PLC module is either integrated into a router (e.g. FritzBox) or connected separately via an Ethernet cable (e.g. Devolo). The WiFi repeater is configured manually or semi-automatically to the same SSID that the home router broadcasts. This increases the density of WLAN access points (WLAN AP) and areas with poor coverage can be illuminated. In the home, there is typically no central control of the transmission frequency, and access to the network is guaranteed by WPA2 with pre-shared keys (PSK), which does not require any communication in the control layer between the home router and the WLAN repeater.

Das CN 203537606 U beschreibt eine Lampe, welche einen WiFi-Transceiver, eine LED, einen Controller und eine PLC-Verbindung umfasst. Hierbei ist gelehrt, dass der Controller über die PLC-Verbindung mit dem WiFi-Transceiver und der LED verbunden ist. Eine Stromzufuhr wird mittels des Lampensockels bereitgestellt. Es wird gelehrt, dass ein Benutzer die Lampe, insbesondere zum Zwecke einer Helligkeitsregulierung, mit seinem Smartphone steuert, indem der Benutzer via WiFi Daten an den WiFi-Transceiver der Lampe sendet. Diese Daten werden von dem WiFi-Transceiver über die PLC-Verbindung an den Controller weitergeleitet, der diese auswertet und dann über die PLC-Verbindung die LED ansteuert, sodass die LED je nach Wunsch des Benutzers heller oder dunkler leuchtet bzw. an oder ausgeschaltet wird. Nachteilig beschreibt diese Druckschrift lediglich eine Art Fernzugriff durch den Benutzer auf die Lampe. In der Druckschrift ist nicht beschrieben, wie der WiFi-Transceiver dazu genutzt werden kann, um für den Benutzer eine interaktive Verbindung zum Internet oder einem lokalen Netzwerk herzustellen.The CN 203537606 U describes a lamp that includes a WiFi transceiver, an LED, a controller and a PLC link. It is taught here that the controller is connected to the WiFi transceiver and the LED via the PLC connection. A power supply is provided by means of the lamp cap. It is taught that a user controls the lamp, in particular for the purpose of brightness regulation, with his smartphone, in that the user sends data via WiFi to the WiFi transceiver of the lamp. This data is forwarded from the WiFi transceiver via the PLC connection to the controller, which evaluates it and then controls the LED via the PLC connection so that the LED lights up or turns on or off depending on the user's preference . Disadvantageously, this document only describes a type of remote access by the user to the lamp. In the The document does not describe how the WiFi transceiver can be used to create an interactive connection to the Internet or a local network for the user.

DE 10 20120 16796 A1 zeigt in diesem Zusammenhang eine Lampe mit einem Anschlusssockel, wobei der Anschlusssockel eine Kontaktierungseinheit für Netzanschluss bildet und im Innenraum der Lampe folgende Baukomponenten angeordnet sind: i) ein Netzteil/Konverter für die Energieversorgung eines Leuchtmittels vorzugsweise LED-Leuchtmittels sowie zur Energieversorgung der elektrischen/elektronischen Baukomponenten der Lampe, ii) eine Kamera, iii) eine Prozessor- und Speichereinheit für die Ansteuerung der elektrischen/elektronischen Baukomponenten der Lampe sowie für die Auswertung/Verarbeitung von zugeleiteten Signalen und für deren Abspeicherung. DE 10 20120 16796 A1 In this context, shows a lamp with a connection base, the connection base forming a contacting unit for mains connection and the following components being arranged in the interior of the lamp: i) a power supply unit / converter for the energy supply of a lamp, preferably LED lamp, and for the energy supply of the electrical / electronic Components of the lamp, ii) a camera, iii) a processor and storage unit for the control of the electrical / electronic components of the lamp as well as for the evaluation / processing of supplied signals and for their storage.

Die US 2012/163828 A1 beschreibt in diesem Zusammenhang eine Vorrichtung mit einem galvanischen Verbinder, der konfiguriert ist, um eine Verbindung mit einem entsprechenden galvanischen Verbinder in einer Leuchte herzustellen; eine Netzwerkschnittstelle, die konfiguriert ist, um als Knoten in einem Datenkommunikationsnetzwerk zu arbeiten; und eine Kommunikationsschnittstelle zum Ermöglichen der Kommunikation zwischen einer Umgebung neben der Leuchte und dem Datenkommunikationsnetz.The US 2012/163828 A1 describes in this context a device with a galvanic connector which is configured to establish a connection with a corresponding galvanic connector in a lamp; a network interface configured to operate as a node in a data communications network; and a communication interface for enabling communication between an environment adjacent to the luminaire and the data communication network.

Die US 2009/310577 A1 beschreibt in diesem Zusammenhang ein drahtloses LAN-System mit einem drahtlosen LAN-Client-Terminal und einem drahtlosen LAN-Zugangspunkt, der eine drahtlose Kommunikation mit dem drahtlosen LAN-Client-Terminal durchführt, um das drahtlose LAN-Client-Terminal zu verbinden und an ein externes Netzwerk anzuschließen, wobei der WLAN-Zugangspunkt an eine Beleuchtungsvorrichtung angeschlossen ist.The US 2009/310577 A1 in this connection describes a wireless LAN system having a wireless LAN client terminal and a wireless LAN access point that performs wireless communication with the wireless LAN client terminal to connect and connect to the wireless LAN client terminal connect to an external network with the WLAN access point connected to a lighting device.

Es ist die Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Vorrichtung anzugeben, die es ermöglicht, ein Netzwerk mit einer verbesserten Leistung auszubilden und zugleich flexibel und energieschonenden nutzbar zu sein.It is the object of the invention to specify a device which makes it possible to design a network with improved performance and at the same time to be flexible and energy-saving to use.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch eine Vorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 1, eine Verwendung gemäß Anspruch 6 und ein System gemäß Anspruch 7 gelöst.This object is achieved according to the invention by a device according to claim 1, a use according to claim 6 and a system according to claim 7.

Der bei der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung realisierte Kerngedanke liegt darin, dass das PLC-Modul eine datenleitende Verbindung über das Stromnetz zu einem lokalen Netzwerk ausbildet, wodurch der Transceiver eine Wireless Local Area Network Access Point-Funktionalität (WLAN AP-Funktionalität) bereitstellt. Hierdurch wird erreicht, dass schon vorhandene elektrische Installationen in einem Haushalt optimal ausgenutzt werden, indem die Vorrichtung gleichzeitig einen Raum oder das Umfeld eines Hauses beleuchtet und eine WLAN Verbindung zum Internet ermöglicht. Der Benutzer muss also kein zusätzliches Gerät zu den schon vorhandenen Lampen in dem Raum aufstellen, sondern nur eine herkömmliche Lampe durch die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung ersetzen. Da die Kommunikation der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung mittels des PLC-Moduls über das Stromnetz realisiert ist, wird eine Einschränkung durch eine WLAN-Vermaschung (effektive Halbierung der verfügbaren Bandbreite durch Senden und Empfangen auf derselben Frequenz) vermieden, sodass eine schnelle und flächendeckende Internetausleuchtung des Haushalts bereitgestellt wird. Je nach benötigtem Lux-Wert kann die Anzahl der LEDs in der Vorrichtung verändert werden, sodass auch eine Integration einer Mehrzahl von LEDs vorgesehen sein kann.The core idea implemented in the device according to the invention is that the PLC module forms a data-conducting connection via the power grid to a local network, whereby the transceiver provides a wireless local area network access point functionality (WLAN AP functionality). This ensures that already existing electrical installations in a household are optimally used in that the device simultaneously illuminates a room or the surroundings of a house and enables a WLAN connection to the Internet. The user does not have to set up an additional device in addition to the lamps already present in the room, but only has to replace a conventional lamp with the device according to the invention. Since the communication of the device according to the invention is realized via the power grid by means of the PLC module, a restriction due to WLAN meshing (effective halving of the available bandwidth by sending and receiving on the same frequency) is avoided, so that fast and comprehensive internet coverage of the household is provided becomes. Depending on the required lux value, the number of LEDs in the device can be changed, so that integration of a plurality of LEDs can also be provided.

Die standardisierten Lampensockel umfassen zumindest die gängigen Typen E14, E27, G4, GU4, GU5.3 oder GU10 aber auch zukünftige standardisierte Lampensockel. Der Hohlkörper besteht zumindest abschnittsweise aus einem Glas oder glasähnlichem Material und ist durchlässig für sichtbares Licht. WLAN-Technologie wird bei Wellenlängen sendet, die typischerweise größer sind als 1 cm, es muss keine "Line of sight" Verbindung zwischen dem WLAN-Transceiver und einem Endgerät, insbesondere einem Smartphone, einem Notebook oder einem weiteren WLAN-Transceiver, ausgebildet sein.The standardized lamp bases include at least the common types E14, E27, G4, GU4, GU5.3 or GU10, but also future standardized lamp bases. The hollow body consists at least in sections of a glass or glass-like material and is permeable to visible light. WLAN technology is transmitted at wavelengths that are typically greater than 1 cm; there is no need for a "line of sight" connection between the WLAN transceiver and a terminal, in particular a smartphone, a notebook or another WLAN transceiver.

Ein Schalter ist zum An- bzw. Ausschalten der Vorrichtung in dem Hohlkörper vorgesehen, sodass die WLAN-Transceiver und die LED Komponente(n) nicht ununterbrochen Energie verbraucht und je nach Bedarf an- und ausschaltbar ist. Es ist kein Schalter vorzusehen der die gesamte Energiezufuhr für die Vorrichtung unterbricht, da zumindest die Controller Komponente immer versorgt seien sollte, um einen automatische Ein- und Ausschaltvorgang zu ermöglichen.A switch is provided in the hollow body for switching the device on and off so that the WLAN transceiver and the LED component (s) do not consume energy continuously and can be switched on and off as required. There is no need to provide a switch that interrupts the entire power supply for the device, since at least the controller component should always be supplied in order to enable an automatic switch-on and switch-off process.

Bevorzugt ist der Schalter durch den Controller auslösbar und stellt die Funktionalität eines Dimmers bereit. Der Controller steuert hierbei den Stromfluss zur LED, sodass diese in verschiedenen Helligkeitsstufen leuchtet. Im Zuge dessen ist der Schalter durch den Controller steuerbar, sodass die entsprechenden Befehle durch den Nutzer über ein Heimnetzwerk über das Stromnetz oder über die drahtlose WiFi Verbindung an den Controller gesendet werden. Der Controller ermöglicht hierbei, dass die WiFi-Funktionalität und die LED unabhängig voneinander an-bzw. ausgeschaltet werden können. Die Vorrichtung ist also in verschiedenen Betriebsmodi einstellbar. In einem ersten Betriebsmodus ist sowohl die WiFi-Funktionalität als auch die LED ausgeschaltet. In einem zweiten Betriebsmodus ist nur die LED angeschaltet. In einem dritten Betriebsmodus ist nur die WiFi-Funktionalität angeschaltet. In einem vierten Betriebsmodus sind sowohl die WiFi-Funktionalität als auch die LED eingeschaltet.The switch can preferably be triggered by the controller and provides the functionality of a dimmer. The controller controls the flow of current to the LED so that it lights up in different brightness levels. In the course of this, the switch can be controlled by the controller, so that the corresponding commands are sent to the controller by the user via a home network via the power grid or via the wireless WiFi connection. The controller enables the WiFi functionality and the LED to be switched on or off independently of one another. can be switched off. The device can therefore be set in different operating modes. In a first operating mode, both the WiFi functionality and the LED are switched off. In a second operating mode, only the LED is switched on. In a third operating mode, only the WiFi functionality is switched on. In a fourth operating mode, both the WiFi functionality and the LED are switched on.

Der Schalter steuert das An -bzw. Ausschalten der Vorrichtung mittels des Controllers tageszeitabhängig. Unter diesen Voraussetzungen kann der Benutzer, zum Beispiel mittels geeigneter Software, festlegen zu welchem Zeitpunkt die LED leuchten soll oder zu welchem Zeitpunkt die WLAN Funktionalität aktiv ist. Beides ist typischerweise zur Schlafenszeit deaktiviert.The switch controls the on or Switching off the device by means of the controller depending on the time of day. Under these conditions, the user can, for example by means of suitable software, determine when the LED should light up or when the WLAN functionality is active. Both are typically disabled at bedtime.

Mittels des Schalters sind wahlweise das Leuchtmittel und/oder der Transceiver an- und ausschaltbar. Dies ermöglicht dem Benutzer einen der vorgehend beschriebenen Betriebsmodi seiner Wahl zu wählen.The light source and / or the transceiver can optionally be switched on and off by means of the switch. This enables the user to choose one of the previously described operating modes of his choice.

Bevorzugt ist der Schalter über das PLC-Modul steuerbar. Hierdurch wird ermöglicht, dass Befehle an den Schalter durch den Benutzer sowohl über das Stromnetz als auch über den WiFi-Transceiver übertragbar sind.The switch can preferably be controlled via the PLC module. This enables commands to be transmitted to the switch by the user both via the power grid and via the WiFi transceiver.

Gemäß einem Aspekt der Erfindung ist eine Verwendung der vorstehend beschriebenen erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung in einer Außenfassadenbeleuchtung, insbesondere in einer Hausnummernbeleuchtung, vorgesehen. Durch einen Einbau der Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung in die Hausnummernbeleuchtung kann der Benutzer durch ein mobiles Endgerät mit seinem Heimnetzwerk in Datenaustausch treten, wenn er sich von außen seinem Haus nähert. Dieser Aspekt umfasst auch die Annäherung an andere Gebäudeeinheiten, welche ein internes Netzwerk bereitstellen. Dies kann beispielsweise zu einer oder Authentifizierung des Benutzers verwendet werden, sodass beispielsweise ein Vorgang in einem Haus auslösbar ist der einem Bewohner automatisch die Tür öffnet, wenn sich dieser der Tür nähert.According to one aspect of the invention, the inventive device described above is used in exterior facade lighting, in particular in house number lighting. By installing the transmitter and lighting device in the house number lighting, the user can use a mobile device to exchange data with his home network when he approaches his house from outside. This aspect also includes the approach to other building units that provide an internal network. This can be used, for example, to authenticate the user, so that, for example, a process in a house can be triggered that automatically opens the door for a resident when he approaches the door.

Gemäß einem weiteren Aspekt der Erfindung ist ein System vorgesehen, welches eine Vielzahl der vorstehend beschriebenen erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung umfasst, wobei die Vorrichtungen durch ein Netzwerk mit einer zentralen Mobilität- und Adressverwaltung verbunden sind und dass hierdurch ein virtueller WLAN-Zugangspunkt in Form von Hot-Spots ausgebildet ist.According to a further aspect of the invention, a system is provided which comprises a plurality of the above-described devices according to the invention, the devices being connected by a network to a central mobility and address management system and a virtual WLAN access point in the form of hot spots is trained.

Weitere Vorteile, Eigenschaften und Weiterbildung der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Ansprüchen sowie aus der nachstehenden Beschreibung von bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispielen.Further advantages, properties and further developments of the invention emerge from the dependent claims and from the following description of preferred exemplary embodiments.

Die Erfindung wird nachstehend unter Bezugnahme auf die anliegenden Zeichnungen anhand bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert.

Fig. 1
zeigt einen Schnittmengenbereich der technischen Gebiete der Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung.
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zeigt einen schematischen Aufbau einer Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung.
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zeigt eine Verwendung der Sende-und Leuchtvorrichtung aus Fig. 2 an einer Außenfassade einer Gebäudeeinheit.
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zeigt ein System von einer Vielzahl von Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtungen aus Fig. 2.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings using preferred exemplary embodiments.
Fig. 1
shows an intersection area of the technical areas of the transmission and lighting device.
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shows a schematic structure of a transmitting and lighting device.
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shows a use of the transmitting and lighting device from Fig. 2 on an outer facade of a building unit.
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shows a system of a plurality of transmitting and lighting devices Fig. 2 .

Fig. 1 gibt einen Überblick über die relevanten technischen Gebiete in deren Schnittmengenbereich 8 die Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung 10 anzusiedeln ist: Der Schnittmengenbereich 8 der Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung 10 ist im Bereich der Überlappung der PLC-Technik 2, der LED-Technik 4 und der WLAN-Technik 6 ausgewiesen. Die Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung 10 verknüpft diese Technikgebiete dahingehend, dass sie einem Benutzer bzw. einen Bewohner eine glühbirnenähnliche Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung 10 bereitstellt mit welcher er auf einfache Weise eine vorhandene elektrische Haushaltsinstallationen nutzen kann, um Räume zeitgleich mit WLAN-Funk und mit Licht auszuleuchten. Fig. 1 gives an overview of the relevant technical areas in whose intersection area 8 the transmission and lighting device 10 is to be located: The intersection area 8 of the transmission and lighting device 10 is in the area of the overlap of the PLC technology 2, the LED technology 4 and the WLAN Technology 6 shown. The transmission and lighting device 10 links these technical areas in such a way that it provides a user or a resident with a lightbulb-like transmission and lighting device 10 with which he can easily use an existing electrical household installation to provide rooms with WLAN radio and light at the same time to illuminate.

Fig. 2 zeigt eine schematische Ansicht der Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung 10 in Form eines Querschnitts durch die Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung 10. Eine äußere Form der Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung 10 wird durch einen glühbirnenähnlichen Hohlkörper 12 und einen Lampensockel ausgebildet. In der Darstellung ist der Hohlkörper 12 in einer länglich erstreckten Form, in der Art einer 230V-Retrofit-Lampe, dargestellt, wobei dies nicht als Beschränkung zu sehen ist, da die Erfindung weitestgehend unabhängig in Bezug auf die äußere Form ist, solange notwendige Bauteile in dem Hohlkörper 12 aufnehmbar sind. An einem Ende des Hohlkörpers 12 ist der Lampensockel 14 angeschlossen. Mittels des Lampensockels 14 wird eine Verbindung zu einem Stromnetz hergestellt, wenn der Benutzer die Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung 10 in einer dafür vorgesehene Lampenfassung eindreht. Im Inneren des Hohlkörpers 12 ist im Bereich des Lampensockels 14 eine Schnittstelle 16 für die Stromversorgung und das PLC-Modul 18 vorgesehen. Das PLC-Modul 18 ist vorliegend mit einem Controller 20, insbesondere einen CPU-Controller 20 verbunden. Der CPU-Controller 20 ist über eine erste Verbindung 27 an einem Knotenpunkt 25 sowohl mit einem Schalter 24 als auch mit einer LED 22 und über eine andere Verbindung 29 mit einem WiFi-Transceiver 26 vernetzt. Der WiFi-Transceiver 26 umfasst ein WiFi-Control-Modul 28 und eine WiFi-Antenne 30. Fig. 2 shows a schematic view of the transmission and lighting device 10 in the form of a cross section through the transmission and lighting device 10. An outer shape of the transmission and lighting device 10 is formed by a light bulb-like hollow body 12 and a lamp base. In the illustration, the hollow body 12 is shown in an elongated shape, in the manner of a 230V retrofit lamp, although this should not be seen as a limitation, since the invention is largely independent with regard to the external shape, as long as necessary components can be received in the hollow body 12. The lamp base 14 is connected to one end of the hollow body 12. By means of the lamp base 14, a connection to a power supply is established when the user turns the transmitting and lighting device 10 into a lamp socket provided for this purpose. In the interior of the hollow body 12, an interface 16 for the power supply and the PLC module 18 is provided in the area of the lamp base 14. In the present case, the PLC module 18 is connected to a controller 20, in particular a CPU controller 20. The CPU controller 20 is networked via a first connection 27 at a node 25 both with a switch 24 and with an LED 22 and via another connection 29 with a WiFi transceiver 26. The WiFi transceiver 26 comprises a WiFi control module 28 and a WiFi antenna 30.

Fig. 3 zeigt eine Verwendung der Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung 10 an einer Außenfassade 40 einer Gebäudeeinheit 42, wobei die Sende-und Leuchtvorrichtung 10 in eine Fassung einer Hausnummernbeleuchtung eingebracht ist. Fig. 3 shows a use of the transmission and lighting device 10 on an outer facade 40 of a building unit 42, wherein the transmission and Lighting device 10 is introduced into a socket of a house number lighting.

Fig. 4 zeigt eine Vielzahl von Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtungen 10, welche mittels eines PLC-Netzwerks 42 mit einer zentralen Mobilität- und Adressverwaltung 44 verbunden sind. Fig. 4 shows a multiplicity of transmitting and lighting devices 10, which are connected to a central mobility and address management 44 by means of a PLC network 42.

Die Erfindung funktioniert nun wie folgt:
Oft kommt es vor, dass in einem Gebäude die WLAN Abdeckung nur unzureichend ausfällt, da beispielsweise Wände und/oder größere Entfernungen ein Abschwächen der Funkwellen bedingen. Die Reichweite von WLAN-Netzen kann, sowohl im Heimbereich als auch in öffentlichen Gebäuden, dadurch erhöht werden, dass beispielsweise WLAN-Repeater oder WLAN-Accesspoints angebracht werden. Hierbei werden in Räumen zusätzlich zur schon vorhandenen Elektroinstallation weitere Geräte installiert. Typischerweise beinhaltet die Elektroinstallation dieser Räume Lampenfassungen, welche an das Stromnetz angeschlossen sind, um Lampen einzudrehen, die die Räume ausleuchten. Die Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung 10 ermöglicht eine gleichzeitige Ausleuchtung von Räumen in der Funktionalität einer Lampe als auch in der Funktionalität eines WLAN-Access Points ohne die Installation weiterer Geräte.The invention now works as follows:
It often happens that the WLAN coverage in a building is inadequate because, for example, walls and / or greater distances cause the radio waves to be weakened. The range of WLAN networks can be increased, both in the home and in public buildings, by installing WLAN repeaters or WLAN access points, for example. Additional devices are installed in the rooms in addition to the existing electrical installation. Typically, the electrical installation of these rooms includes lamp sockets that are connected to the mains to turn on lamps that illuminate the rooms. The transmitting and lighting device 10 enables simultaneous illumination of rooms with the functionality of a lamp and with the functionality of a WLAN access point without the installation of further devices.

Auf das vorhandene Stromnetz werden mittels der PLC-Technik Daten, insbesondere Daten eines Heimnetzwerks, auf moduliert. Diese Daten werden mittels des Lampensockels 14 der Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung 10 (siehe Fig. 2) über die Schnittstelle 16 an das PLC-Modul übertragen. Das PLC-Modul demoduliert die mit dem Strom gesendeten Daten insoweit, sodass der Controller 20 diese Daten verarbeiten kann. Zugleich wird über die Schnittstelle 16 eine Stromversorgung der einzelnen Komponenten der Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung 10 bereitgestellt. Ist der Schalter 14 geschlossen wird die LED 22 mit Strom versorgt und leuchtet einen Raum in der Art einer konventionellen Lampe aus. Der Controller 20 steuert den Wifi-Transceiver 26. Hierbei steuert das Wifi-Control-Modul 28 die Wifi-Antenne 30 und leuchtet den Raum mit einem WLAN-Netz aus. Der Benutzer kann nun mittels eines Notebooks, eines Smartphones oder einem anderen, zur drahtlosen Kommunikation fähigen, Endgerät über dieses erzeugte WLAN-Netz eine Verbindung mit seinem Heimnetz aufbauen und sowohl Daten aus dem Internet empfangen als auch Daten an das Internet senden. Das WLAN-Netz entspricht den Standards 802.11ac und 802.11 ad. Diese erreichen Datenübertragungsraten von mehreren Gbit/s, wobei die Übertragungsschicht auf Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) und OFDM zugreift.Data, in particular data from a home network, are modulated onto the existing power network by means of PLC technology. These data are transmitted by means of the lamp base 14 of the transmitting and lighting device 10 (see Fig. 2 ) via the interface 16 to the PLC module. The PLC module demodulates the data sent with the current to the extent that the controller 20 can process this data. At the same time, a power supply for the individual components of the transmitting and lighting device 10 is provided via the interface 16. If the switch 14 is closed, the LED 22 is supplied with power and illuminates a room in the manner of a conventional lamp. The controller 20 controls the WiFi transceiver 26. The WiFi control module 28 controls the WiFi antenna 30 and illuminates the room with a WiFi network. The user can now use a notebook, a smartphone or another terminal device capable of wireless communication via this generated WLAN network to establish a connection to his home network and both data Receive from the Internet as well as send data to the Internet. The WLAN network complies with the 802.11ac and 802.11 ad standards. These achieve data transmission rates of several Gbit / s, with the transmission layer accessing Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) and OFDM.

Der Zugang zu dem Heimnetz mittels des Wifi-Transceivers 26 wird über WPA-EAP authentifiziert/autorisiert. Um sinnvoll genutzt zu werden benötigt die als WLAN-Zugang ausgebildete Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung 10 einen Uplink, gegebenenfalls mit Zugang zum Intranet oder Internet. Hierfür wird eine PLC-Leitung benutzt, an einer geeigneten Stelle wird dann ein Datensignal an einem LAN-Switch abgeleitet durch welchen der Uplink erfolgt.Access to the home network by means of the WiFi transceiver 26 is authenticated / authorized via WPA-EAP. In order to be used sensibly, the transmitting and lighting device 10 designed as WLAN access requires an uplink, possibly with access to the intranet or Internet. A PLC line is used for this, at a suitable point a data signal is then derived from a LAN switch through which the uplink takes place.

Die Steuerung der LED 22 durch den Controller 20 für die Schaltung 25 ist helligkeit-oder tageszeitabhängig oder spontan. In einer alternativen Variante wird eine Steuerung der LED 22 zentral vorgenommen, zum Beispiel durch eine Zeitschaltuhr. Die LED 22 und der Wifi-Transceiver 26 können durch den Controller 20 wahlweise zusammen oder einzeln angesteuert werden.The control of the LED 22 by the controller 20 for the circuit 25 is dependent on the brightness or the time of day or is spontaneous. In an alternative variant, the LED 22 is controlled centrally, for example by a timer. The LED 22 and the WiFi transceiver 26 can be controlled either together or individually by the controller 20.

Die Erfindung wurde vorstehend im Zusammenhang mit einem Heimnetzwerk in einer Wohnung beschrieben. Es versteht sich, dass das Anwendungsgebiet nicht auf ein Heimnetzwerk begrenzt ist, sondern auch für Firmennetzwerke bzw. öffentliche Netzwerke und die entsprechend zugeordneten Gebäude verwendbar ist. Um Firmengebäude bzw. öffentliche Gebäude zufriedenstellend mit WLAN auszuleuchten ist das System gemäß Fig. 4 vorgesehen, wobei eine Vielzahl der Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtungen 10 installiert sind, welche beispielsweise in verschiedenen Räumen in die entsprechenden Lampenfassungen eingedreht sind. Die Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtungen 10 in Fig. 4 sind über das PLC-Netzwerk 42 mit der Mobilität-Adressverwaltung 44 verbunden, welche eine Übergabe der Funksignale an die entsprechende Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtungen 10 steuert und sicherstellt.The invention has been described above in connection with a home network in an apartment. It goes without saying that the area of application is not limited to a home network, but can also be used for company networks or public networks and the correspondingly assigned buildings. In order to illuminate company buildings or public buildings satisfactorily with WLAN, the system is in accordance with Fig. 4 provided, wherein a plurality of the transmitting and lighting devices 10 are installed, which are screwed into the corresponding lamp sockets, for example in different rooms. The transmission and lighting devices 10 in Fig. 4 are connected via the PLC network 42 to the mobility address management 44, which controls and ensures the transfer of the radio signals to the corresponding transmission and lighting devices 10.

Die Verwendung der Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung 10 an der Außenfassade 40 der Gebäudeeinheit 42 gemäß Fig. 3 funktioniert wie folgt:
Mittels der PLC-Technik ist die Fassung der Hausnummernbeleuchtung mit dem Heimnetzwerk und dadurch mit dem Internet verbunden. Indem die Sende- und Leuchtvorrichtung 10 in die Fassung der Hausnummernbeleuchtung eingebracht ist, nimmt das mobile Endgerät des Benutzers Kontakt mit dem Heimnetzwerk auf, wenn sich der Benutzer der Gebäudeeinheit 42 nähert. In dem Heimnetzwerk sind entsprechende Informationen des mobilen Endgeräts gespeichert, sodass eine Authentifizierung erfolgt und die LED 22 automatisch zu leuchten beginnt, wenn sich der Benutzer einer Haustür, und dadurch der Hausnummernbeleuchtung, nähert. Zugleich kann mittels dieser Authentifizierung oder beispielsweise eines PIN-Codes, welchen der Benutzer über sein mobiles Endgerät eingibt, über eine Kontrolleinheit im Heimnetzwerk ein Vorgang ausgelöst werden, welcher die Haustür automatisch öffnet, sodass der Benutzer einen konventionellen Haustürschlüssel nicht verwenden muss. Das Prinzip der automatischen Türöffnung bei einer Annäherung ist aus dem Automobilbereich bekannt.The use of the transmitting and lighting device 10 on the outer facade 40 of the building unit 42 according to FIG Fig. 3 works like this:
Using PLC technology, the socket for the house number lighting is connected to the home network and thus to the Internet. By sending and Lighting device 10 is introduced into the socket of the house number lighting, the mobile terminal of the user makes contact with the home network when the user approaches the building unit 42. Corresponding information of the mobile terminal device is stored in the home network, so that authentication takes place and the LED 22 automatically starts to light up when the user approaches a house door, and thus the house number lighting. At the same time, by means of this authentication or, for example, a PIN code that the user enters via his mobile device, a process can be triggered via a control unit in the home network which automatically opens the front door so that the user does not have to use a conventional front door key. The principle of automatic door opening when approaching is known from the automotive sector.

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  1. An apparatus comprising
    a hollow body (12) resembling a lightbulb, at least a part of which is translucent, with a standardised lightbulb socket (14) for connection to a power grid, and a light source (22) located in the hollow body (12), wherein the light source (22), specifically a LED (22), is connected to the power grid via the lightbulb socket (14),
    a PLC module (18) for transmitting data to the power grid, wherein at least a part of the PLC module (18) is contained inside the hollow body (12),
    a controller (20),
    a transceiver (26), in particular a WiFi-transceiver (26) which is controlled by the controller (20),
    wherein the PLC module (18) forms a data-conducting connection with a local network via the power grid, wherein the transceiver (26) forms a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) access point functionality,
    wherein a switch is provided in the hollow body for switching the apparatus on and off, wherein the switch is designed so as not to interrupt the energy supply to the controller, wherein the controller is configured to switch a WLAN functionality and the LED on and off independently of each other,
    characterized in that
    the switch (24) controls the switching on and off of the apparatus as a function of the time of day via the controller (20), wherein a user using suitable software defines the point in time at which the LED lights up or the point in time at which the WLAN access point functionality is active, wherein corresponding commands by the user can be sent to the controller via the energy supply or via the WLAN access point functionality.
  2. The apparatus according to Claim 1, wherein the current flow is controllable by the controller (20) for regulating brightness.
  3. The apparatus according to either of the preceding claims, wherein a sensor is provided, by means of which the controller (20) is able to regulate the brightness of the light source (22).
  4. The apparatus according to Claim 3, wherein the switch (24) can be triggered by the controller (20) and provides the functionality of a dimmer.
  5. The apparatus according to Claim 4, wherein the switch is controllable via the PLC module (18).
  6. A use of an apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims in an exterior façade lighting system.
  7. A system comprising
    a multiplicity of apparatuses according to any one of Claims 1 to 5,
    a PLC network (42),
    wherein the apparatuses are connected to a central mobility and address administration (44) via the PLC network, and that a virtual WLAN access point in the form of hot spots is created thereby.
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